11/16/10

Thanksgiving Countdown

 Let’s cultivate an Attitude of Gratitude! 
Be prepared to have a Thankful Thanksgiving this year as each day you show gratitude for something in your life!

This was my most popular post of Thanksgiving in 2009. Its worth introducing to those who haven't seen it worth revisiting for those who loved it the first time around! It it simple, cute and something my family really enjoyed doing together.


DIRECTIONS:
1. Cut out each of the thankful countdown ideas below in strips. Fold them in half or roll them up and tie with a ribbon.Place all strips in a jar.
2. Every day draw out one strip and do what it says

 (Click on pictures to enlarge)




The above ideas were originally created by Valerie Lee.



22 comments:

  1. I love this idea. I wanted a few different ideas to focus on being thankful & this will be one of them! Thank you so much for sharing!

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  2. i love this idea - we dont have thanksgiving here in england, but my children could definitely do with a dose of gratitude!
    we will be trying this out :)

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  3. how sweet, I love it! I even have a cute jar that would work for this! Thanks! P.S. I am thankful you shared this w/ us!

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  4. What a great idea ~ thanks for the post!

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  5. I did something similar to this. I just posted pics on my crafting blog - check it out!

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  6. Thanksgiving often seems in danger of being swept aside as a holiday. This idea will help us focus on what it's all about. So thanks for sharing it!

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  7. I saw your picture of the jar yesterday and today it was gone. Have you been having a problem with this? We have and don't know how to fix it! Help us if you can. P.S. I love this idea! So cute and clever.

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  8. I love this idea! What a fun way to get into the spirit of the season with little kids! I may just copy this one!

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  9. We definately need this in our home! Thanks for the great idea!

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  10. That is such a perfect way to enjoy the season by doing nice things everyday. My kids would love the chance to pick on out. Thanks for sharing!!

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  11. This is such a great idea. I'm going to make this with my kids tonight. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. This is such a great idea! I went out and got the supplies needed right away and made my own for me and my husband :)

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  13. We used these ideas in our advent calendar - my kids love it!

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  14. This is a fabulous idea~! I'm starting this with our family tonight. :)

    Jennifer

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  15. I said last year this was a great idea and I still love it. We're doing it again this year. I helped the young girls at church make a jar for their families and they've loved it because of how it's geared towards kids. Such a great idea. Thanks!

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  16. I love this idea! I can't wait to start the countdown with my kids!

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  17. This is wonderful. Thank you to you and to Valerie for sharing :)

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  18. What a great idea! A beautiful display, and great reminders.
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  19. this is too funny. a girl in my ward had me cut this vinyl for her and now that i see it was YOUR project i have to laugh. of course it was yours, you cute thing! (: kelli

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